Companion Caregiver

Companion services

• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Engage clients in conversation and meaningful activities.
• Encourage independence and client choice.
• Provide emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Accompany clients on walks, appointments, errands, and community outings.
• Assist with recreational and social activities.

Homemaker services

• Light housekeeping.
• Laundry and linen changes.
• Meal planning and meal preparation.
• Grocery shopping and errands.
• Organization of household areas used by the client.
• Assistance with correspondence and reading.
• Pet care limited to client-related tasks.

Safety and observation

• Observe changes in the client's condition, behavior, or environment.
• Promptly report concerns to the Administrator or Supervisor.
• Maintain a safe home environment.
• Assist with fall prevention through observation and environmental awareness.
• Report accidents, incidents, injuries, hazards, abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately according to company policy.

Transportation

• Transport clients using approved vehicles when assigned.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and required automobile insurance if driving is required.
• Follow safe driving practices at all times.

Documentation

• Complete accurate visit documentation before the end of each shift.
• Document services provided, observations, and client concerns.
• Report missed visits or unusual occurrences immediately.

Services not authorized

Companion Caregivers shall not perform duties outside their assigned scope of practice, including but not limited to:

• Skilled nursing services
• Medication administration
• Medication setup
• Personal care requiring specialized training unless separately trained and authorized
• Medical treatments
• Wound care
• Catheter care
• Injections
• Any service requiring professional licensure

Questions regarding authorized duties shall be referred to the Administrator before providing services.

Employee responsibilities

Employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and compassion.
• Respect each client's dignity, privacy, independence, cultural preferences, and personal choices.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information.
• Follow Noble Life policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Arrive on time and prepared for each scheduled shift.
• Notify the office immediately of scheduling conflicts or emergencies.
• Participate in required orientation, competency evaluations, and continuing education.

Minimum qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrate good judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete all required background screening.
• Successfully complete Noble Life orientation.
• Meet all health screening requirements established by Noble Life and applicable New Hampshire regulations.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities.

Physical requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Sit, stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Perform light housekeeping activities.
• Safely navigate client homes.
• Drive throughout the service area when assigned.
• Respond appropriately during emergencies.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Work environment

Services are performed in private residences throughout Noble Life's service area. Employees may encounter:

• Pets
• Tobacco smoke
• Stairs
• Variable temperatures
• Household cleaning products
• Rural and urban travel
• Weather-related driving conditions

Local travel between client homes is an essential function of this position.

Required training

Employees must successfully complete:

• Company orientation
• Client rights
• Confidentiality and HIPAA (as applicable)
• Infection prevention and hand hygiene
• Abuse, neglect, and exploitation reporting
• Emergency procedures
• Fire safety
• Professional boundaries
• Documentation requirements
• Home safety
• Incident reporting
• Annual required in-service education and competency evaluations

Compliance responsibilities

Employees shall comply with:

• Noble Life policies and procedures
• Applicable New Hampshire Administrative Rules governing home care services
• Applicable New Hampshire statutes
• OSHA workplace safety requirements
• HIPAA privacy requirements, where applicable
• Federal and state employment laws

Equal employment opportunity

Noble Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

At-will employment

Employment with Noble Life is at will. Nothing in this Position Description creates a contract of employment or guarantees employment for any specific duration. Noble Life reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities to meet operational needs.